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Odd Even Traffic Plan of AAP Government in Delhi
The Odd Even Scheme of the AAP Government in Delhi is a ambitious plan to restrict playing of private four wheeler vehicles on Delhi Roads with some exceptions such as vehicles of some VIPS of Central Government and vehicles driven by women for a limited period of 15 days from 1st Jan 16 to 15th Jan 16 for controlling the pollution levels in the national capital of India. The AAP led Delhi Government proposes to study the impact of the plan and then decide to extend / reintroduce the plan or scrap it.

Backdrop
The Odd even traffic plan of AAP government in Delhi was announced after adverse observations from courts regarding failure of the Delhi government in checking the pollution levels in the national capital of India.

Restrictions in Odd Even Plan
The Delhi government proposes to ban the plying of private four wheeler vehicles ending with even number on odd days such as on 1st and 3rd and of four wheeler vehicles ending with odd number on even days such as 2nd and 4th.

Duration of the Odd even Plan
The Delhi Government proposes to initially implement the plan for a period of 15 days.

Fine for Violation of the Odd Even Plan
The Delhi Government has imposed a fine of INR 2000 for violation of the restrictions imposed in the odd even plan.

Exemptions in Odd Even Plan
The Odd even plan has been criticized for liberal exemptions given in the plan even from the people otherwise voicing support for the proposed plan. As per the plan the below vehicles are exempt from the ban:-


 * All Commercial Vehicles including taxis, cabs and autos
 * 2 Wheeler
 * Vehicles driven by women(not accompanied by men)
 * VIPS of central goverment and other state governments
 * Judges
 * IAS and IPS Officers
 * Ambulances
 * Fire Brigade Vehicles
 * Vehicles of Army and Paramilitary Forces

Concerns
The Odd Even Plan of the Delhi government has been criticized for several reasons including lack of adequate public transport facilities. Delhi has some of the best public transport facilities in India including Metro Service, a large bus fleet of DTC and private operators. However Delhi despite being capital of India lacks a integrated transport system which can be used by the large middle class population of the national capital. The public transport system of the national capital of India is regarded as inadequate to handle a ambitious plan such as the Odd Even plan. Many people cite the plan to be impractical, too ambitious and under planned.

Opposition
The Odd Even Plan of the Delhi Government has been opposed by the BJP which is the ruling party at the center and also controls the Delhi Police and Delhi Municipal Corporation. The Central Government also appoints the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi thereby having a indirect control of the Delhi Administration. The Plan has also come under criticism from the Delhi Police Commissioner.

Support
The odd even traffic plan of the delhi government has got endorsement from Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur, Sunita Narain of Center for Science and Environment and the media.

Alternate Transport Facilities in Delhi
The Delhi Government has tried to arrange additional transport facilities for commuters during the Odd Even Plan duration including plying of additional buses of schools which will remain shut down during the 15 day period and running Delhi Metro Services on Maximum Frequency.

Political Allegations
The AAP led Delhi Government has alleged attempts of sabotage by the Central Government and BJP to fail the plan through its control of the Delhi Police and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.